Starwood Investigating Point-of-Sale Information Breach

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STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has engaged third-party forensic experts to conduct an extensive investigation to determine how the point-of-sale systems of 54...

Hoteliers and Legal Community Come Together at Hotel Capital Connection

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TORONTO ― In the world of hotel real estate, there are countless details that need to come together before a deal is consummated. With that as its...

Jolene Reid Joins Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

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MINNETONKA, Minn. — Jolene Reid is the new director of Development for Canada at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. “Jolene brings an extensive background in franchising to Carlson Rezidor...

Marriott Makes Chat Feature Available at More Properties

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BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International Inc. is expanding Mobile Requests, the two-way chat feature on its mobile app, to four additional brands — JW Marriott Hotels &...

HotelTonight Launches Tonight +1

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SAN FRANCISCO — HotelTonight has introduced Tonight +1, a new feature that allows hotel guests to spontaneously add a second night to their stay for up to an additional...

Gate House Hotel Is Getting a Facelift

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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — The Gate House Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. will receive a million-dollar makeover this winter, reports the Niagara Advance. The Queen St. property, whose owners say...

Robert Pratt Joins O’Neill Hotels

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VANCOUVER — Robert Pratt has joined O’Neill Hotels & Resorts’ senior leadership team, becoming president of ONE Hospitality — the company’s operating division. One of Canada’s leading hotel...

Leisure Travel Expected to Increase This Winter

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MCLEAN, Va. — Leisure travel is expected to increase across all generations this winter in the U.S., with the exception of baby boomers, whose travel patterns should...

IHG Names New VP, Franchise Performance Support for Canada

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ATLANTA — Jonathan Lund has been appointed regional VP, Canada Franchise Performance Support for InterContinental Hotels Group, overseeing the chain’s 165 franchised units in Canada. “We are delighted...

Marriott International to Acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marriott International Inc. announced today it will acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. for $12.2 billion, creating the world's largest hotel chain. The combined...